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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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